festhalten/ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/to hold tight; to record (in writing); to capture (an image, a moment)
festhalten is a German verb that means to hold tight, to record (in writing), or to capture (an image, a moment). It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt fest" and the past participle is "festgehalten".
Definitions
1.to physically hold onto or grip tightly(physical action)
a.to hold something or someone tight so that it does not move
Der Junge hielt die Hand seiner Mutter fest.—The boy held his mother's hand tightly.
2.to record or note something down for documentation(documentation)
a.to write or formally note information
Alle Ergebnisse wurden im Protokoll festgehalten.—All results were recorded in the report.
3.to capture or preserve something (e.g., a moment, a scene) in an image or memory(visual, figurative)
a.to capture a moment with a camera or in memory
Der Fotograf hat den besonderen Moment auf einem Foto festgehalten.—The photographer captured the special moment in a photo.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | festhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte fest |
| Present (du) | hältst fest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält fest |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt fest |
| Participle II | festgehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte fest |
| Imperative (singular) | halte fest |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet fest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "festhalten" mean in English?
- "festhalten" means to hold tight, to record (in writing), or to capture (an image, a moment). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "festhalten"?
- "festhalten" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "festhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "festhalten" is "festgehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "festhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "festhalten" becomes "hielt fest" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "festhalten"?
- "festhalten" is a verb in German.
